BLOB: Binary Large Object: BLOB: Blitter Object (computer architecture) BLOB: Biologically Liberated Organo-Beasties: BLOB: Big Lump on Board (personel flying in a non crew position on military aircraft) BLOB: Bum Lying on Bench
Few neurosurgeons work less than 50-60 hours a week (80+ is not at all unusual), practically all of them complain about lack of time with family (high divorce rate), and hobbies are usually flexible ones (e.g. if you run, better run around a track when you're on call).
There are dozens of accredited neurosurgery residency training programs nationwide. The average length is seven years, with a few programs at six years and many requiring eight years of training. Due to the length of the training program, most programs only accept one to three residents each year.